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Our skin is a complex engineered covering. The skin has a slightly acidic coating of oil at the surface. This coating protects the skin against some bacteria. Below the surface is a complex of sweat and oil glands, hair follicles, blood vessels, nerves, and muscle tissue. These are held together by a tough connective tissue called collagen. Collagen is very important in determining the health of the skin. The relative health of the collagen determines the contour of the skin, how wrinkled and lined it is. Healthy collagen is often called soluble collagen, because it can absorb and hold moisture. The skin has three layers. The inner most layer is known as the lower dermis, the middle layer is called the dermis, and the outer layer is known as the epidermis. The various glands such as the oil and sweat glands originate in the lower dermis. From here, they rise to the surface of the skin to eliminate waste matter. Lower dermis also acts as a cushion for the rest of the skin. It contains the finely distributed muscles of the skin which regulate body temperature. The dermis is the layer that lies underneath the epidermis, and it is composed entirely of living cells. It consists of bundles of tough fibers which give your skin its elasticity, firmness and strength. There are also blood vessels, which feed vital nutrients to these areas. The most important function of dermis is respiration. The countless tiny blood vessels, or capillaries end here in finely-drawn networks, from where they feed the outer skin layer. Dermis also determines the tone of the skin. This is the top layer of skin and the one you can actually see. It protects your body from invasion and infection and helps to seal in moisture. It's built up of several layers of living cells which are then topped by sheets of dead cells. It's constantly growing, with new cells being produced at its base. They quickly die, and are pushed up to the surface by the arrival of new ones, These dead cells eventually flake away, which means that every new layer of skin is another chance to have a soft, glowing complexion. The lower levels of living cells are fed by the blood supply from underneath, whereas the upper dead cells only need water to ensure they're kept plump and smooth. The epidermis is responsible for your coloring, as it holds the skin's pigment. It ranges in thickness from l/20-th of an inch on the palms and soles, to 1/200-th of an inch on the face. The skin contains the following specialized organs: Sebaceous glands are tiny organs which usually open into hair follicles on the surface of your skin. They produce an oily secretion, called sebum, which is your skin's natural lubricant. The sebaceous glands are most concentrated on the scalp and face - particularly around the nose, cheeks, chin and forehead, which is why these are usually the most oily areas of your skin. Sweat glands are all over your body. There are millions of them and their main function is to regulate your body temperature. When sweat evaporates on the skin's surface, the temperature of your skin drops. Hairs grow from the hair follicles. They can help keep your body warm by trapping air underneath them. There are no hairs on the soles of your feet and palms of your hands.
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∙ 14y agoSubcutaneous tissue is a loose, connective tissue which is located directly beneath the dermis of the skin. It also provides a layer of insulation to conserve internal body heat. The subcutaneous tissue also acts as a cushion to protect the bones and the internal organs.
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∙ 11y agoSubcutaneous layer is adipose tissue and is a distinct layer beneath skin. It is also called the hypodermis. (NOT REALLY SKIN BUT UNDERLINING TISSUES).
The structure is composed of adipose tissue & blood vessels.
The function is insulation.
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∙ 9y agoThe subcutaneous tissues serve four functions, regulating body temperature is key, The subcutaneous layer also serves to protect the inner organs and bones, and plays an important role in pigmentation.
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∙ 9y agoSubcutaneous means below the skin. There is potential space below the skin. There is no specific tissue called as subcutaneous tissue. Insulin injection and few other injections are given subcutaneously.
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∙ 13y agoThe Subcutaneous tissue stores energy and help conserve body heat
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∙ 10y agosubcutaneous fat is mainly mean for
1. insulation and cushion against shock.
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∙ 12y agoFat in the body insulates and provides protection to the major internal organs if the body is hit.
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What layer of the epidermis contains keratin?
The fat layer (also called the subcutaneous layer)
The dermis is composed of what?
The dermis is the layer of tissue under the epidermis. The dermis is also called the subcutaneous tissue.The dermis is one of the three layers of the skin. "Skin" is the only other answer, and it is considered the largest organ of the human body.The three basic layers (from outer/top to inner) are:epidermis (top layer)dermishypodermisThe function of the dermis is to give nutrition to the bottom layers of the epidermis (that is why the dermis is FULL of capillaries). It also insulates your skin (function of adipose (fat cells) in the dermis)It is a layer of skin between the epidermis and subcutaneous tissue. It is made of two layers called the papillary and reticular dermis. the second layer
2. Both newborn infants and aged individuals have very little subcutaneous tissue. How does this affect their sensitivity to cold environmental temperature?
Subcutaneous tissue or the hypodermis contains adipose tissues or fats. One of its functions is to insulate (thermal insulation) the body or provides some insulation from cold. Thermal insulation is the reduction of the effects of the various processes of heat transfer between objects in thermal contact. So, subcutaneous serves as the clothing of the human body to maintain the temperature or protection from the cold environment.
What type of connective tissue fuction as reserve energy?
Adipose tissue is formed of closely packed adipocytes (fat-cells).It is located under skin (as a subcutaneous layer), around kidneys and eyeballs and breasts. There is a large thick layer over the lower abdomen that protects the intestines. Adipose tissue stores energy, insulates and protects.
What types of epithelial tissues make up the skin?
The tissues which make up the skin are the Epithelial tissues.There are three layers of the skin epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer(fat).Hope that helps : )
Which tissue that stores fat in our body?
Adipose (fat) tissue. Fat can also be deposited in muscle; with a disease such as muscular dystrophy or on organs like the liver with liver damage. There is a type of fat (brown) which exists on or around internal organs, and subcutaneous fat which is underneath the the out layers of skin.
The subcutaneous layer is also called the hypodermis or the?
fatty tissue or subcutaneous fat
Is subcutaneous adipose tissue located under the dermis or the epidermis?
Subcutaneous fat is the bottom layer
What are the structure and function of the subcutaneous layer?
The human skin is made up of three basic layers ; the epidermis (outer layer), the dermis(middle layer) beneath the epidermis and the subcutaneous layer beneath the dermis. The subcutaneous layers are fat cells and connective tissue that carry the blood vessels and nerves. It is located below the epidermis and the dermis, in that order, and is the third and final layer and consists primarily of loose connective tissue and lobules of fat.
What is the deepest and the most active division of skin?
The subcutaneous tissue (fat)
What is the deepest most active division of the skin?
The subcutaneous tissue (fat)
Describe the structure and function of the subcutaneous layer?
Subcutaneous TissueThe subcutaneous tissue is a layer of fat and connective tissue that houses larger blood vessels and nerves. This layer is important is the regulation of temperature of the skin itself and the body. The size of this layer varies throughout the body and from person to person.
Which if more dangerous Visceral fat or subcutaneous fat?
Subcutaneous fat is adipose tissue that lies superficial and close to the skin whereas visceral fat is adipose tissue that lies around the central organs (the viscera). Generally, visceral fat is considered a lot more harmful to health than subcutaneous fat as it affects the viscera and causes conditions such as diabetes mellitus and also heart disease.
What type of tissue is located in the subcutaneous layer?
The subcutaneous tissue is the loose, connective tissue directly beneath the dermis. It is composed of adipose tissue or fat that is made up of lipocytes. These cells contain stored fat as an energy reserve. It also provides a layer of insulation to conserve internal body heat as well as a cushion to protect the bones and internal organs.
What tissue forms subcutaneous connective tissue beneath the skin?
The epidermis is the layer of skin visible to the eye. Underneath is the subdermis (bleeds when you scrape yourself), then depending on the area of the body, the next layers are fat, muscle, tendons, bones, etc.
What helps keep skin soft and hair lustrous sebaceous and?
Subcutaneous tissue ( fat )
The deepest and most active division of skin is called?
The subcutaneous tissue (fat)
